The Greater Tampa Bay area has witnessed significant growth in the medical cannabis industry, with several companies establishing and expanding their presence to serve the community. Below is an overview of key cannabis dispensaries in the region, their locations, years of operation, and upcoming expansion plans.
Trulieve Cannabis Corp.
Established Presence: Trulieve is a leading medical cannabis provider in Florida, operating multiple dispensaries across the state.
Tampa Locations:
- Tampa Kennedy: Located at 2017 West Kennedy Boulevard, this dispensary opened on December 13, 2024.
- Tampa Gandy: Situated at 3126 W. Gandy Blvd., this location has been serving patients since March 2021.
Expansion Plans: Trulieve continues to broaden its reach within Florida, with recent openings in Cocoa, Miramar Beach, Niceville, and Tampa as of September 2024.
Sunburn Cannabis
Established Presence: Sunburn Cannabis is a Florida-based, vertically integrated cannabis operator inspired by the state’s rich history.
Tampa Location:
- South Tampa: Located at 2409 S. MacDill Avenue, this dispensary opened on April 24, 2024, marking Sunburn’s 13th store in Florida.
Expansion Plans: Sunburn plans to open new locations later this year in Indialantic, Panama City Beach, Stuart, Destin, Palm Coast, and Southwest Florida.
Cookies (TRP Company)
Established Presence: Cookies, a globally recognized cannabis brand, expanded into Florida’s west coast through its retail partner, TRP.
Tampa Locations:
- Dale Mabry Highway: Located at 2961 N. Dale Mabry Highway #102, this dispensary opened on March 30, 2024.
- East Adamo Drive: Situated at 1509 E. Adamo Drive, this location also commenced operations on March 30, 2024.
Expansion Plans: While specific future locations have not been announced, Cookies continues to evaluate opportunities for growth within Florida.
MÜV (Verano Holdings Corp.)
Established Presence: MÜV, under Verano Holdings, has been serving Florida’s medical cannabis patients with multiple dispensaries statewide.
Tampa Bay Area Locations:
- Brandon: Located at 942 West Lumsden Road, this dispensary opened on March 19, 2022.
- New Tampa: Situated at 17521 Preserve Walk Lane, this location also began operations on March 19, 2022.
Expansion Plans: MÜV continues to assess patient needs and may consider additional locations in the future.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc.
Established Presence: Curaleaf is a prominent cannabis company with a substantial footprint in Florida.
Tampa Locations:
- Tampa Citrus Park: Located at 10612 Sheldon Road, this dispensary opened on July 29, 2022.
- North Dale Mabry: Situated at 13755 North Dale Mabry Highway, this location began operations on January 15, 2021.
Expansion Plans: Curaleaf is continually exploring opportunities to expand its services within Florida.
RISE Dispensaries (Green Thumb Industries)
Established Presence: RISE Dispensaries, operated by Green Thumb Industries, provide medical cannabis products across Florida.
Tampa Location:
- RISE Tampa: Located near the Seminole Hard Rock Casino, this dispensary offers a variety of cannabis products to patients.
Expansion Plans: Green Thumb Industries recently expanded its retail footprint in Florida with the opening of RISE Dispensary New Port Richey.
Note: The information provided is based on available data as of January 2025. For the most current details on dispensary locations and operating hours, please refer to the respective company’s official website or contact them directly.